Peter Brovner Blog

Subscribe via RSS
Visit Blog
By: Peters Brovner LLP

Latest from Peter Brovner Blog - Page 2

Internal Investigations in Government Contracting: Key Risks and Strategic Considerations
Lesley Brovner & Mark Peters
January 21, 2025
Companies that contract with federal, state, or local governments operate in a heightened enforcement environment. When potential misconduct arises in connection with a government procurement contract, the decision to conduct an internal investigation can carry serious legal and business consequences.

Violations involving

…

Understanding the New York City Comptroller Audit Process
Lesley Brovner & Mark Peters
January 7, 2025
The New York City Comptroller’s Office has very broad audit authority, which includes the authority to audit both City Agencies and entities doing business with the City.  The audit findings can have serious consequences for both nonprofit and for-profit private entities.  Indeed, significant wrongdoing

…

Contract Disputes with Government Entities: Strategies for Enforcement & Litigation
Lesley Brovner & Mark Peters
November 11, 2025
New York City and State enter into a multitude of contracts to provide essential government services and fulfill their legal obligations.  In many instances over the past several years the government has failed to abide by its contractual obligations – often, for

…

Deciding Whether and How to Conduct an Internal Corporate Investigation
Lesley Brovner & Mark Peters
October 28, 2025
The Critical First Step
When corporate leaders learn of potential misconduct inside their organization, one of the most important—and sensitive—decisions they face is whether and how to conduct an internal investigation. In today’s highly regulated environment, ignoring red flags is not an

…

The Evolution and Importance of Internal Corporate Investigations
Lesley Brovner & Mark Peters
September 5, 2025
Internal corporate investigations have become a critical tool for companies to address allegations of misconduct, comply with regulatory obligations, and maintain public trust. Once a niche strategy used primarily in response to SEC enforcement actions, these investigations are now an essential part of corporate

…

The Need for Discovery Reform in New York to Protect Survivors of Sexual Assault and Domestic Violence and other crime victims
Lesley Brovner & Mark Peters
April 25, 2025
As of this writing, New York State’s budget is now 20 days overdue. The hold-up is less about money and more about changing the State’s discovery rules when it comes to

…

Key Legal Steps in Conducting Effective Internal Investigations
Internal investigations are an important tool for companies and nonprofits that either think something may have gone wrong at their organization or are already threatened with government or private action as the result of alleged wrongdoing. Such investigations can determine the scope of the problem, allow organizations to take proactive steps to

…